Judicial Watch sues FEC for records on ActBlue donor fraud allegations. (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for records related to alleged fraudulent donor activities by the Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue (Judicial Watch Inc. v Federal Election Commission (No. 1:26-cv-00149)). Judicial Watch filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after the Federal Election Commission failed to respond to a September 2025 FOIA request for: 1. Records, including reports, audits, or investigations of ActBlue's donor verification processes, donor irregularities or potential donor fraud. 2. Communications between the [Federal Election Commission's] Office of Compliance and any state attorney general's office or the U.S. Department of Justice, about any alleged irregularities in ActBlue's donor verification policies and procedures, donor irregularities, or potential donor fraudulent activity. ActBlue is the primary online fundraising platform for Democrat candidates, political action committees (PACs), and progressive causes. It processes billions in small-dollar donations. According to an April 2025 congressional joint interim staff report, "Fraud on ActBlue: How the Democrats' Top Fundraising Platform Opens the Door for Illegal Election Contributions:" Internal documents... show that ActBlue staff and executives fail to take the threat of fraud seriously. ActBlue employees regularly demonstrated an unfounded belief that bad actors were not seeking to fraudulently contribute to Democrat campaigns and causes. For example, ActBlue's training guide for new fraud-prevention employees instructed them to "look for reasons to accept contributions," rather than err on the side of flagging a suspicious donation. Altogether, ActBlue's internal documents and communications paint a damning picture: despite repeated instances of fraudulent donations to Democrat campaigns and causes from domestic and foreign sources, ActBlue is not demonstrating a serious effort to deter fraud on its platform. [Emphasis in original] At best, ActBlue's conduct displays a profound disrespect for the principle that only Americans should decide American elections. At worst, it may violate the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA), which states that persons who "knowingly accept a contribution made by one person in the name of another person" may face criminal liability. "There are legitimate, grave concerns that ActBlue has enabled illegal fundraising," said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. "By failing to prevent widespread straw-donor schemes and other tactics, it is likely that fraudulent and even foreign-sourced contributions have crept into Democrat campaign coffers." Judicial Watch is a national leader in election integrity and voting rights litigation, with a record of successful lawsuits enforcing constitutional redistricting standards and cleaning voter rolls nationwide.

ActBlue, the leading Democratic fundraising platform, has acquired Hey Victor, a website development platform for Democratic campaigns. Now operating as "Hey Victor by ActBlue", the service costs $40 per month and provides intuitive campaign websites to candidates at all levels. The acquisition expands ActBlue's suite of campaign tools, which includes Raise by ActBlue and Impactive. Once fully integrated, Hey Victor will connect seamlessly with ActBlue's fundraising tools and platforms including NGP VAN, Action Network, Mailchimp and Mobilize. Founded in 2004, ActBlue serves over 40,000 campaigns and has facilitated more than $18 billion in grassroots contributions. The acquisition aims to lower barriers to entry for public office by streamlining digital infrastructure, allowing Democratic candidates to focus on voter engagement rather than technology management.

ActBlue acquires Hey Victor to bring intuitive website development to all Democratic campaigns. ActBlue, January 21, 2026 In a pivotal moment for the nation, the organization is expanding its down-ballot toolkit, making it easier for anyone to run for office and enact change. January 21, 2026 - ActBlue, the nation's leading Democratic fundraising platform, today announced the acquisition of Hey Victor, a premier website development platform for Democratic campaigns. Now operating as "Hey Victor by ActBlue," the platform democratizes access to digital tools that once required massive budgets and specialized teams. At just $40/month, Hey Victor makes intuitive campaign websites accessible to candidates at every level. Hey Victor joins Raise by ActBlue and Impactive in the company's growing suite of tools designed to lower the barrier to entry for public office. By streamlining everything from digital presence to voter mobilization, ActBlue is ensuring that Democratic candidates at all levels can focus on connecting with voters rather than managing tech. "With Hey Victor now part of the ActBlue family, we're making it easier than ever for Democratic campaigns to hit the ground running and focus on what matters most: connecting with voters and winning," said Regina Wallace-Jones, CEO and President of ActBlue. "All backed by our 21+ years of experience, we're making campaigning simpler, smarter, and more effective for Democrats everywhere." Hey Victor by ActBlue will maintain its current platform during a backend integration period, ensuring service continuity for existing customers. Once the system is fully unified, campaigns will be able to build intuitive websites that connect seamlessly with ActBlue's fundraising tools, Impactive's organizing capabilities, and integrations with NGP VAN, Action Network, Mailchimp, Mobilize, and other industry standards. "Hey Victor was built on a simple belief that down-ballot campaigns deserve the same high-quality digital infrastructure as the biggest races in the country," said Giovanna Salucci, Co-Founder of Hey Victor. "We're thrilled to join ActBlue in this exciting next chapter as we scale our shared vision of building a deep bench of Democratic leaders at the local level," said Patricia Nelson, Co-Founder of Hey Victor. ActBlue continues to serve more than 40,000 campaigns and entities on its platform. Since 2004, ActBlue has facilitated more than $18 billion in grassroots contributions while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to donor privacy and data security. Current Hey Victor customers will continue using their platform without interruption. Campaigns interested in learning more about Hey Victor by ActBlue can visit actblue.com/heyvictor.